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Exceptional Custom L-Shaped Ranch w/Cornwall Schools!
Custom built L-shaped ranch house, everything in this house is the best you can buy and no exceptions were made, it has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, dining room, living/great room with fireplace, huge master…
What's Happening For The Rest Of Lake Mary Road? (Flagstaff, AZ)
Here is a list of properties for sale, sale pending properties and sold properties(from the beginning of the year) for the rest of Lake Mary Road including: Lake Mary Park Estates, Bow & Arrow, Bennett Estates,…
Pleasanton Residential Real Estate - Come Get Informed!
Residential Real Estate in Pleasanton is the topic of the upcoming Town Hall Meeting to be held Wednesday, May 27 from 7:00 - 9:00. A Panel of experts will provide insight as to the state of the market.…
It is Finished-26 Mile Bridge!!
Re-blogged by 0 agents It Really Is Finished-26 Mile Bridge!! (edit/delete)   It is always a pleasure to report when a project is completed on time.  It is a greater pleasure to report when that project…
Buyers Shouldn't Wait on Falling Prices
Daily Real Estate News  |  July 28, 2009  |   Buyers Shouldn't Wait on Falling Prices Fear of overpaying for property is common these days, especially in places like New York where prices continue…
What is a fair listing price on a home today? Are homes listed at appraised value, assessed value or?
estimated fair market value? Once the listing price is determined, what type of a discount would you expect when accepting an offer?
We can fix this Real Estate Market!
When I was starting out in real estate about 20 years ago, I was fortunate enough to find a property that had a non qualifying assumable mortgage. Simply put..as a buyer a signed my name and assumed the…
Funny Video: The Pushy Real Estate Agent
This is funny. I hope you enjoy!
Tax Credit
So the government has passed the $8,000 Tax Credit for first tie home buyers. This credit should help people get off the fence about buying a home. Now there are of course a few guidelines, but they are…
I am trying ot find the physical address for a piece of property I want to sell.
It is in Perry County Parcel number is 230,096.00-101.000 It is a .25 acre lot along highway 74. I have owned it since 1988, and i would like to sell it. -- This question is about this property: ht…
LOVELY YACHT CLUB HYPOLUXO FLORIDA
  PROUD OWNERSHIP!  I wish I was carrying with me pictures like this, when clients ask me what is it that I like so much about the Yacht Club on the Intracoastal. But, besides all the visual reasons,…
Reverse
Many different kinds of reverse phone lookup carriers have shown up posted on the Internet as well as the online phone books. Although the one that is most frequently used is for phone numbers. The reverse phone…
which school district does it come under?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083926207-46857-Creeks-Bnd-Canton-MI-48188
I am considering purchasing a home in New Smyrana Beach, Port Orange or Daytona Beach
and am looking at Fairgreen and Cedar Dunes in NSB and Crane Lakes in Port Orange. I would appreciate any information on these communities.
I would like to see the unit ASAP call me at 954-594-0575.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083954499-5850-NW-57th-Ave-8-Tamarac-FL-33319
What is the usual tip for a buyer to give the realtor upon closing?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1082585344-100-Via-Del-Sol-Dr-Davenport-FL-33896
Skeptics Say Lenders Ignore Loan Mods
Even as government officials are pressuring mortgage companies to expedite their efforts to renegotiate home loans for troubled borrowers, industry insiders are scoffing. They say the delays mostly can…
USDA CAN BE A GREAT LOAN …. BUT WATCH FOR THOSE POT HOLES
USDA? Yes the same people that inspect our beef also guarantee mortgage loans in areas designated as “rural”. These loans provide for 100% financing and closing costs can be rolled into the loan if…
MMG Weekly: For the week of Jul 27, 2009: Prospective Homebuyers May Want to Stop Thinking and Start Acting
IT'S THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS...OR IS IT? As we look back at last week, think about this for starters - the housing industry received some welcome good news, as Existing Home Sales came in better than anticipated,…
Congress and Foreclosures
Hey Everyone, With foreclosures and bank-owned properties being a major force in the real estate industry, Congress is taking initiative in helping homeowners in distress.  In a statement issued this…
Is it realistic to believe I can purchase a $90,000.00 house with a $5,000.00 down payment?
I have a FICO score of 677 and I have been paying $950.00 per month for over two years. I am disabled but my yearly income is over $25,000.00. -- This question is about this property: http://www.tru…
Hoolei Wailea Maui Condominiums For Sale
Aloha and welcome to Hoolei Wailea Maui Condominium Resource!   Our company The Wailea Group,LLC,  has had the privilege of representing this quality project from the beginning.  I have been a member…
Are new-construction townhomes a good investment in the current market?
I have seen 2600 sf townhomes for $340k in the Glen Burnie area, and can reasonably afford a $2700/mo payment (P&I, Taxes, Ins, etc) that this price would require.
Warm Springs Kb Home appraisal value
We booked a home in KB homes at Montebello and it is approaching close. We just found out that the appraisal value is much lower than the price we gonna pay. Is there anybody in the same situation? Will…
I am looking at the listings onColumbia Court - are they short sales? Is there a bank approved amount? thank
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/33906167-518-Columbia-Ct-Sarasota-FL-34236
Important News of the Day
CNNMoney.com Economy: The pain is starting to ease http://money.cnn.com/2009/07/31/news/economy/gdp/index.htm   Associated Press via New York Times Stocks Zigzag After GDP Shrinks at Slower Pace http…
I grew up in the neighborhood. Actually right nnext door. I am curious is the last name of the seller guzzi?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1082551235-25-Heywood-Dr-Glastonbury-CT-06033
what the price for this listing?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071709899-40086-Highway-3125-Hester-LA-70743
When you hear the term Green Building what do you think of? I'm a member of a green building council and an
EcoBroker (green real estate designation). We are looking to see what people think of when they hear this term. What is a green house to you? If you had the chance to learn more about it, what are the…
Is this an adult community??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1068067855-347-Blanketflower-Ln-Princeton-Junction-NJ-08550
Could you tell me whe the neighborhood HOA dues are. This add says they are affordable.
I would also like to know if this community is finished and how many homes will be built. I am from out of town and am searching the Georgetown area by internet. -- This question is about this property:…
Does this house have two bathrooms? Is it located in an adult community? What are the taxes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_Jersey/Toms_River/sold/1073684-1824-2nd-Ave-Toms-River-NJ-08757
Jupiter & Tequesta Home Sales for last 30 days
The information provided is courtesy of the Regional MLS and while it should be accurate, I cannot guarantee it.In the last 30 days for Jupiter and Tequesta, 336 properties (condominiums and single family…
INDIGO REEF MARINA LUXURY FLORIDA KEYS VACATION RENTALS
INDIGO REEF MARINA RESORT VACATION RENTALS MARATHON, FLORIDA KEYS Looking for a fabulous vacation rental in Marathon in the Florida Keys, Indigo Reef is the place for you. From the fabulous resort sized…
Family in a single-family 4 bed, 3.5 bath in Mundelein, Il., 2 yrs behind on taxes, no jobs, when to sell?
House was purchased with "interest-bearing loan" from family trust in 1999. Payment has not been made to trust in YEARS! Family wants them to sell and reimburse trust which is still needed by parent.…
Lured By Price? Better Be Careful.
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about seemingly irresistible prices at some San Francisco (and Bay Area) developments.  We won’t call them out by name, but we will offer up a bit of advice to those…
New listing in Cooper Lake Estates
Sensational home in Cooper Lake Estates with three finished levels Six bedrooms|four full baths|one half bath Two story family room with stone fireplace and built-in bookcases. Chef's kitchen with 42"…
Can two people (sisters) buy one home for a parent to live in?
My sister and I are considering buying my mother a home...can we split the mortgage? Neither of us will live there. She will be the only person living there. If we can split it, can we do it from different…
hi tina is that house hounted
ok tina do u have monsters -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1026112366-907-N-Poindexter-St-Elizabeth-City-NC
Attention: All home owners looking to sell...
Attention!All home owners who are searching for a great agent that will aggressively market their home; look no further! If I do say so myself, I'm a little bit of a Marketing Genius! ;) I market my sellers…
Best places to live Northeast Coast. But warmer climate. Tired of shoveling!
Hi I am a 52 year young women who has lived in Portland Maine area most of her life. My sons are adults and settled. I am now ready to move to a warmer climate on the east coast. I need to be close enough…
Why doesn't the home picture of property come up first instead of a bedroom picture?
How can that be changed? Can more pictures of a property be added and how? Does a new price change appear once it has been changed on the listing?
I would like a listing removed.
The sellers put 24 photos of their house on trulia. We bought it, and do not want every room in our home to be available to the public. Please remove this listing, as the house has sold. http://www.…
Best way to find a home loan
C.A.R. Mortgage Update This week’s C.A.R. Mortgage Update contains information about finding a home loan, reverse mortgages, FHA loans, and current mortgage rates.Best way to find a home loan During…
Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers
City and Counties right now are offering down payment and/or closing costs assistance to help First Time Home Buyer's achieve the "American Dream" of owning a home.Currently the County of Riverside has…
Buying Your First Home With FHA Financing.
Who would have thought the real estate market would make such a drastic turn and present a window of opportunity for first time buyers.I'm sure most first time buyers are aware of all the incentives available…
FHA loans have become the backbone of the purchase market again:
FHA has become the backbone of the purchase market again. FHA loans offer the most flexible combination of down payment and credit requirements. With loan limits as high as $729,750, the majority of transactions…
Financing with FHA, What to look out for?
www.FHALOANSSEATTLE.COMFinancing a home with a FHA mortgage in Tacoma can be a challenge if the seller has recently acquired the property.  Due to the large number of foreclosures and short sales, you…
AUSTIN in top 10 greenist cities
Austin in the top 10 GREENIST cities.by Mother Nature NetworkCarbon neutral by 2020 — it's an ambitious goal, but Austin Energy is the nation's top seller of renewable energy among 850 utility-sponsored…
Tips to buy bank owned homes
We all know we are in the buyer’s market, the buyer’s have a buffet to choose from all kinds of the homes. There are a lot of good deals now I found a good REO (Real Estate Owned) home at 418 S Mary…
What is a FHA-insured loan?
A common misconception about FHA loans are that FHA actually lends directly to the buyer. They do not. FHA guarantees the loan giving your approved lender assurance that they will be paid back some of…
$8,000 First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
Who Qualifies? First-time home buyers who purchase homes between January 1, 2009 and December 1, 2009. To qualify as a first-time home buyer the purchaser or his/her spouse may not have owned a residence…
Down Payment Assistance
The included information is from my friend Chris Hutchens at Alpha Mortgage... HUD recently announced that qualified First-Time Home Buyers who want to take advantage of the available tax credit of up…
How to find and buy government foreclosures Tyler, East, Texas
How to find and buy government foreclosures Tyler, East, TexasThere seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to government foreclosures.  People seem to think that HUD homes are for low income families…
Are you looking to purchase a home in Arlington, TX ?
. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Arlington is a city in Tarrant County, Texas (USA) within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. According to a U.S Census Bureau release, as of July…
2009 FIrst-Time Homebuyer
Bringing the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed legislation that grants…
Scooby Doo's House!
I was taking a tour through hollywood recently. We went through some of the neighborhoods there and were looking at some of the VERY luxurios houses - nay - mansions, and we past by one of my absolute…
Somethin' Stinks in Here...
I heard a hilarious tale about a fish incident that I would like to share with you. Of course, this is the Gwen Banta, two martini, Friday version, but somewhere in here you'll find the naked truth about…
The property at 238 Merchant, Tracy was for sale a few months back Did it sell?
I am very interested in this property. Is it available? When will it become a bank owned property? Thank you. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003964801…
Live Work and Play at these Atlanta Townhomes!
The Gramercy Townhomes in Atlanta are located within a 44-acre area of the Perimerter Place area. You will hear The Gramercy Townhomes referred to being “Atlanta’s New Walking Neighborhood”. This…
I want to remove the info/photos of my house, that our seller posted. I have HUGE security concerns!!
There are 25 pictures of the interior of my new home posted on your site, from when it was listed on MLS. I have since purchased it, and DO NOT WANT all that information public, for both security and privacy…
How can I reclaim a listing as my own when I find ANOTHER broker's contact information on MY trulia ad?
I noticed another broker's name, email address and phone number on one of my listings? Do you know how I can reclaim this listing as my own? Thanks for any help.
Gut renovation for brick 2 family. Estimate????
looking to buy a 2 family brick from the early 1900. i was told it will need a TOTAL GUT RENOVATIONS. My broker said it will cost me $100K. The engineer that did the inspection said it would cost at least…
UPDATE: Focus On Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, Michigan and The Surrounding Area
This post is an update to a series I publish on available foreclosure listings in the Gladwin, Michigan area.  I will include available foreclosure listings in Clare, Michigan, Harrison, Michigan Beaverton,…
Stan Luczkowski
How can I get a property removed from the system? My listing 1005 Caliche Rd in Wimbelrey Texas is correct when I log onto my listings. But if I (or a potential client) just searches in Wimberley the…
I am looking to have an evaluation (price) of this property at 811 Bremerton Dr, Indianapolis 46229 -Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Indiana/Indianapolis/sold/640816-811-Bremerton-Dr-Indianapolis-IN-46229
Our buying a Short Sale situation seems as though its at a make or break stage!
Back on February 21, 09' we made an offer on a short-sale (Third party 1st mortgage is Wachovia and 2nd is Wells Fargo) and on roughly April 1st our offer was accepted with a small counter amount on the…
Is this property still available. If so, where is it located? There are no details for it.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1066686514--McKinney-TX-75070
Curious what the HOA Fee's are each month and what they cover.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077348732-3723-60th-Ave-SW-Seattle-WA-98116
what is this price? is it for real?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080565256-Single-Family-Home-Nolensville-TN-37135
Property Tax Information
Ten Things Every Property Owner Should Know About Their Property Assessment and Taxes By Sacramento County Assessor Ken Stieger In my travels speaking throughout the county, I have found that many people,…
QUEENS HOMEOWNERS UNABLE TO SELL!
THOUSANDS OF HOME OWNERS IN QUEENS ARE HAVING PROBLEMS SELLING THEIR HOMES OR OBTAINING REFINANCE.  THIS IS DUE MAINLY TO:TIGHT CREDIT MARKET RISING UNEMPLOYMENT PLUNGING HOME VALUES (AS MUCH AS 20%…
How Your Home Can Compete With A Bank Owned Home and Sell in Gladwin, Michigan?
With distress sales and foreclosures accounting for the majority of all home sales in Gladwin, Michigan as well as many areas of the state, traditional home sellers are finding it hard to compete with…
An old oil tank leaked and contaminated the ground prior and during the removal to replace with a new one
above ground -this was not disclosed till after my initial deposit. Now there attorney sends a letter to my attorney advising us that a letter from the state showing that the contamination has been remediated…
5 Reasons to Buy Your Vacation Home in Gladwin, Michigan Now!
You'd love to buy a vacation home, but the recession and the not-so-dim memory of the housing market collapse and the recent decline in values has left you a bit skittish.  If only you could see what…
when these homes are listed as prices in the tens of thousands of dollars, is that the ACTUAL price?
I was looking at the listing on south grand view street, los angeles which refers to the property as REO, listed at $33813 which seems impossilbe to a novice person looking for a first house and not knowing…
I am Rich Snyder w/ RE/MAX...I would like to show your home on Saturday...Please call me @ 579-8155..Thank-you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/New_Cumberland/sold/21084009-1719-Bridge-St-New-Cumberland-PA-17070
Fannie Mae Released Area Median Income
The new median income for the Inland Empire is; $64,500.00.  If you would like information for your area please feel free to let me know.Thisincome goea into effect for manual underwriting on Sept. 1…
Hi I plan to bid an a 4/3 2 car garage,pool 2800s/f 9000 s/f lot in the 33175 zip code area . Construction
year 1992,it is an a very good shape.(Have a porte chocere too) I would like to know what should be the real fair price of this property in this moment?
Can you please tell me the address of this unit? Also what are the CCs? any more pics or a floorplan? thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083823459-Condo-Brooklyn-NY-11238
CAn you please tell me the address of this coop? thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1081667129-Coop-Brooklyn-NY-11238
Check out market stats for single family homes in San Ramon and Danville this past week:
Check out market stats for single family homes in San Ramon and Danville this past week:Many people love to live in either San Ramon and Danville for its wonderful weather, schools, proximity to the freeway,…
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